Ralph Macchio is an American actor and producer best known for his portrayal of Daniel LaRusso in the 1984 movie The Karate Kid. Apart from that, he is also known for playing several other characters such as Johnny Cade in 1983 drama film The Outsiders, Eugene Martone in the 1986 drama film Crossroads, and Bill Gambini in the 1992 comedy My Cousin Vinny.
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Residence
Long Island, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Ralph attended Half Hollow Hills West High School and graduated in 1979.
Manager
Ralph is represented by –
- Untitled Management
- Don Buchwald & Associates L.A.
Girlfriend / Spouse
Ralph has dated –
- Phyllis Fierro (1987-Present) – Ralph first met Phyllis at the age of 15. She was a nurse practitioner and was taking care of Ralph’s grandmother. The couple got married on April 5, 1987, and have 2 children – a daughter named Julia (b. 1992) and a son named Daniel (b. 1996).
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Broad nose
- Thin lips
Brand Endorsements
Ralph has appeared in the commercials for products like –
- Vitamin Water (2008)
- Bubble Yum
- Dr. Pepper
Best Known For
Playing the character of Daniel LaRusso in the famous film The Karate Kid in 1984
First Film
Ralph made his theatrical film debut in the 1980 comedy film Up the Academy as Chooch Bambalazi.
First TV Show
Ralph made his first TV show appearance in Eight Is Enough as Jeremy Andretti in 1980.
Personal Trainer
As per an interview in 2014, Ralph was exercising regularly. He liked to take 10-minute training intervals in between his sessions so that the workout didn’t get boring. He also enjoyed playing tennis and softball or any such game as a .
Ralph also followed a balanced diet including fruits, vegetables, , whole grains, and fiber. He also tried to control mindless eating and eat spaced out meals.
Ralph Macchio Favorite Things
- Dessert – Donuts
- Songwriter /Singer –
- Hockey Team – New York Islanders
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Ralph Macchio Facts
- He started acting in television commercials even before he was 18.
- He got his first major role in 1983, as Johnny Cade in The Outsiders. The film turned out to be successful and Ralph started to be listed among other stars like , , and Matt Dillon.
- In 1984, his first breakthrough film The Karate Kid released which made him a teen sensation.
- He has been featured on the covers of magazines like Teen Beat, 16, and Tiger Beat.
- In 2011, he was one of the contestants in the famous TV show Dancing with the Stars along with his partner . The pair finished off fourth.
- In John Willis’ Screen World, Vol 36, Ralph was listed as one of the twelve ‘Promising New Actors’ of 1984.
- In 2013, he appeared as himself in an episode of famous CBS show How I Met Your Mother.
- Follow him on , , and .
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Facts of Ralph George Macchio Jr.
- Gender Male
- full nameRalph George Macchio Jr.
- nicknamesRalph
- birthplaceHuntington, New York, United States
- Date of Birth November 04, 1961
- Age 62 years 11 months
- Horoscope Scorpio
- Lucky Number 5
- Lucky Stone Garnet
- Lucky Color Purple
- Best Match for Marriage Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundCaucasian
- nationalityItalian
- net worth$5 million
- professionActor, Producer
- weight72 kg or 159 lbs
- height5 ft 8.5 in or 174 cm
- hair colorBlack
- eye colorDark Brown
- body type / buildSlim
- high schoolHalf Hollow Hills West High School
- motherRosalie
- fatherRalph Macchio, Sr.
- brothersSteven Macchio